The New York Yankees kept their season alive by defeating the Boston Red Sox 4-3 in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series. Jazz Chisholm Jr. showcased his speed by scoring from first base on Austin Wells’ crucial single in the eighth inning. Chisholm, initially unhappy about being benched in the opener, also delivered a key defensive play at second base, helping the Yankees force a decisive Game 3 in the Bronx.
The win sets up a thrilling Game 3 between the Yankees and Red Sox, with the victor advancing to face the AL East champions, the Toronto Blue Jays, in a best-of-five Division Series starting Saturday. Ben Rice and Aaron Judge contributed to the Yankees’ offense, with Devin Williams securing the win by pitching a scoreless eighth inning, and David Bednar closing the game for his first postseason save.
In another AL Wild Card Series matchup, the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-1 in Game 2, leveling the series. Brayan Rocchio and Bo Naylor powered the Guardians with home runs in the eighth inning, forcing a decisive third game. The winner of this series will move on to face the Seattle Mariners in the Division Series.
Meanwhile, the San Diego Padres shut out the Chicago Cubs 3-0 in Game 2 of their NL Wild Card Series behind a strong performance from Manny Machado, who hit a two-run homer. The victory sets up a winner-takes-all Game 3 back at Wrigley Field.
In the NL Wild Card Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers overcame the Cincinnati Reds 8-4 to advance to the National League Division Series. Yoshinobu Yamamoto impressed on the mound, striking out nine batters while pitching into the seventh inning. The Dodgers’ offense, led by Mookie Betts, utilized small ball tactics to secure the win and set up a showdown with the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS.